Ready for Some Afterschool Fun?
We’ve got lots of exciting opportunities for our Owls after the school day ends! Several activities are open for sign-ups now, and we’ve got even more coming soon.
Take a look at the options below and sign your Owl up for anything that catches their eye. The more fun, the better! 🦉
It’s Color Block Party Day! Woo hoo!
We can’t wait to see the faces we’ve been missing all summer long, and we’re even more excited to meet some new ones! 💚
Join us today from 4–5 p.m. for a casual back-to-school hangout on the playground. Students are encouraged to wear the color of their grade to help them find other kids in their grade and make some new connections.
Come by to:
🎉 Meet someone new
💛 Reconnect with a friend you’ve been missing
🏃♀️ Play and hang out on the playground
👋 Get excited for the new school year!
New families are especially welcome! Feel free to come as early as 3:45 p.m. to pick up your New Family Welcome Packet before the fun begins.
We can’t wait to see you there!
⛳ Fore! The Aspen Ridge Scramble is now open for registration! 🏌️
We’re teeing off for the first annual Aspen Ridge Scramble, and we’d love for you to join us on the course! Whether you’re ready to play, interested in sponsoring, or want to help spread the word, there’s a place for you on our team.
Join us for a day of golf, friendly competition, community, and giving back as we drive the future of Aspen Ridge forward. 💚
📅 Sunday, September 27, 2026
📍 Broadlands Golf Course
🔗 Learn more and register: tinyurl.com/aspenridgescramble
Exciting news for our Middle School Owls! The Ocean First TIDES program is returning to Aspen Ridge, this time as an after school club! TIDES combines scuba training with marine science education to help students build confidence, diving skills, and a lifelong appreciation for ocean conservation.
To learn more, plan to attend our Virtual Parent Info Meeting on August 6th at 7:00pm (tinyurl.com/TIDESmeeting).
If you're ready to register, visit tinyurl.com/ARPSTIDES.
Celebrate the start of a new school year by connecting with friends and ARPS families at our Color Block Party! Have your child wear their grade's color as an easy way to spot classmates and make new connections.
Then continue the excitement at Meet the Teacher, where you can drop off school supplies, visit your child's classroom, and meet our wonderful teachers! Preschool and Pre-K Meet the Teacher will be on Monday, August 17th. Families will receive details directly from their teachers.
These events help students and families build relationships, prepare for the year ahead, and feel confident before the first day of school. We can't wait to welcome you back for another amazing year!
Whooo's excited to find out their teacher for the new school year? K-5 Owls will receive a postcard in the mail with their teacher assignment by Friday, August 7th. Middle School Owls can view their schedules in Infinite Campus beginning Friday, August 7th. If you do not receive a postcard or have difficulty accessing Infinite Campus, email info@arprep.org after August 7th.
Kinder and 1st Grade families will receive an email from their child’s teacher after August 7th to sign up for a beginning-of-year assessment. Appointments will be available August 18th-20th. As a reminder, first day of school for Kinder & 1st Grade is August 21st.
Hey there, Owls! 🦉 Have you registered for the Sunrise Stampede on August 15th yet?
Whether you love to run (we see you, 100-Mile Club kiddos! 👀) or you're up for a stroll for a great cause, we hope you'll join us!
🏆 The school with the MOST participants wins the School Spirit Trophy and a $500 grant for their school.
Right now we're in 3rd place, but we know we can SOAR to the top! Rally your friends, family, and neighbors. Every runner and walker counts!
Register today: https://runsignup.com/Race/CO/Longmont/SunriseStampede5k
Every registration supports educator grants and opportunities for students across St. Vrain Valley Schools, so lace up and let's make a difference together! 💚
Whether you love to run (we see you, 100-Mile Club kiddos! 👀) or you're up for a stroll for a great cause, we hope you'll join us!
🏆 The school with the MOST participants wins the School Spirit Trophy and a $500 grant for their school.
Right now we're in 3rd place, but we know we can SOAR to the top! Rally your friends, family, and neighbors. Every runner and walker counts!
Register today: https://runsignup.com/Race/CO/Longmont/SunriseStampede5k
Every registration supports educator grants and opportunities for students across St. Vrain Valley Schools, so lace up and let's make a difference together! 💚
There's still time to sign up for Soccer Camp next week! Open to students entering 1st through 8th grade, this camp is a great chance to discover a new sport, build confidence, make friends, or sharpen your skills before the fall season. All experience levels are welcome, and the cost is just $30.
Register today at tinyurl.com/summersoccer2026.
Questions? Contact TimL@realcolorado.net. See you on the field! ⚽☀️🥅😎
Summer is the perfect time for adventure, and some of the best adventures can be found between the pages of a good book.
A book can take your child just about anywhere. One day they might be solving a mystery, the next exploring a faraway land, laughing at a hilarious character, learning something new, or setting off on an adventure they can't wait to tell you about.
Even better? Reading for just 20 minutes a day can help keep minds active and reduce summer learning loss before we welcome our Owls back in August.
Ms. Culver, our wonderful librarian, encourages all Owls to make reading part of their summer routine. Be sure to visit her Library Page for book recommendations, reading resources, and ideas to keep the pages turning all summer long.
So help your child grab a book, find a shady spot (or a comfy couch), and discover where the next chapter leads. Their next great adventure might be waiting on the very first page!
Summer is a time for fun, relaxation, and adventure, but it's also an opportunity to keep skills fresh and avoid the dreaded summer slide. That's why we encourage all of our Owls to spend a little time each day working through their Summer Bridge Books. They're a simple way to review key concepts, retain important skills, and head into the school year ready to learn.
Missed the chance to order a Summer Bridge Book last spring? It's not too late! Simply search Amazon for "Summer Bridge Book" and the grade level your student will be entering this fall to purchase a book. As an added bonus, all students who complete and turn in their Summer Bridge Book will enjoy Popsicles with the Principal when we return to school in August. Happy learning, Owls!
We're excited to continue our partnership with Ivy Camps for after school care during the 2026-27 school year! All the details you need are linked below!
New this year, Ivy Camps will offer full-day care on October 15th and February 11th during Parent-Teacher Conference Days. Space will be limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis for families who need care on those dates.
Even if you don't plan to use Ivy Camps on a regular basis, all ARPS families will be asked to complete registration paperwork this year. That way, if an unexpected situation arises and you're unable to pick up your child after school, they already have access to a safe and fun after-school option.
📣 Last call for EduKit orders! 📣
Skip the school supply scavenger hunt and spend more time perfecting your cannonball at the pool! 💦 Order by June 18th and your child's supplies will be waiting on their desk at Meet the Teacher Night. Future summer you will thank you! 😎
Ready to kick your summer up a notch? Join us for Soccer Camp at ARPS on July 1–3! Open to students entering 1st through 8th grade, this camp is a great chance to discover a new sport, build confidence, make friends, or sharpen your skills before the fall season. All experience levels are welcome, and the cost is just $30.
Register today at tinyurl.com/summersoccer2026.
Entering 8th graders (and those who just graduated) are also welcome to volunteer and help with camp. It's a fun way to stay involved, build leadership skills, and earn NJHS service hours over the summer!
Questions about attending or volunteering? Contact TimL@realcolorado.net. See you on the field! ⚽☀️🥅😎
Next up in our end-of-year highlights: Middle School Field Day!🎉🎖️🏆
Middle School Field Day may have moved indoors this year, but the fun was still going strong!
A huge thank you to our incredible PTO for keeping an eye on the weather forecast, jumping into Plan B mode, and creating a day full of friendly competition and memories for our students. When the weather decided not to cooperate, our PTO simply said, “Challenge accepted,” and turned a rainy day into a total blast for our 6th, 7th, and 8th graders.
Field Day is just one example of the many ways our PTO helps make Aspen Ridge such a special place. If you've ever thought about getting involved, they'd love to have you join in the fun! PTO is a great way to meet other families, support our school, and help create memorable experiences for our students. Interested in learning more? Email pto@arprep.org to get connected.
Thank you, PTO, for making the magic happen! ☔➡️☀️💚
Happy first week of summer, Owl families! ☀️
We had so much fun wrapping up the school year, and over the next few weeks we’ll be sharing highlights from all the end-of-year fun…starting with K-5 Field Day!
This day is always such a classic at Aspen Ridge, filled with friendly competition, nonstop laughter, and the added bonus of sunshine from start to finish this year!
Our Owls spent the day running, cheering, splashing, and making memories with friends while enjoying the perfect weather for water games and outdoor fun.
A huge THANK YOU to all of the volunteers who helped make this day possible. We are so grateful for the amazing community that helps create these special memories for our students every year! 💚
We had so much fun wrapping up the school year, and over the next few weeks we’ll be sharing highlights from all the end-of-year fun…starting with K-5 Field Day!
This day is always such a classic at Aspen Ridge, filled with friendly competition, nonstop laughter, and the added bonus of sunshine from start to finish this year!
Our Owls spent the day running, cheering, splashing, and making memories with friends while enjoying the perfect weather for water games and outdoor fun.
A huge THANK YOU to all of the volunteers who helped make this day possible. We are so grateful for the amazing community that helps create these special memories for our students every year! 💚
🍦 It’s the perfect day for ice cream! Head to Sweets Ice Cream today from 3 to 8 PM for our ARPS fundraiser! With the heat outside, there’s no better excuse to cool off with a sweet treat...and even sweeter, 15% of sales will be donated back to Aspen Ridge Prep!
✨ Bonus fun: We’ll have some secret ARPS staff scoopers behind the counter for part of the evening, so you never know who might be serving your ice cream.
🌽 The Erie Farmers Market is happening at the same time, so plan to park and enjoy a little walk through town before grabbing dessert.
Come celebrate summer, support ARPS, and treat yourself! 🍨
Calling all ARPS Volunteers! Whether you've helped in a big or little way this year, you've made a difference at Aspen Ridge, and we want to thank you! Stop by the Heart after driveline tomorrow (Wednesday, 5/13) to join us for breakfast bites and great company. RSVP here if you plan to attend. Hope to see you all there! 💚
Due to the forecasted inclement weather and an expected difficult morning commute, Aspen Ridge will have a Snow Day (no school) on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. This decision is being made now to help families and staff plan ahead.
The Character Awards Assembly originally scheduled for tomorrow will now be held on Friday, May 8, at 8:45 a.m.
Stay safe, stay warm, and enjoy the snow!
Tomorrow is a SUPER special day for TWO awesome reasons!
✨ Superheroes for Stevie Day!
Dress as your favorite superhero and bring $1+ to support Cystic Fibrosis research. Every dollar makes a difference!
✨ Last Breakfast with Dad (K–5) of the year!
Don’t miss this fun morning together. Sign up today so we can plan for everyone:
https://allprodadchapters.com/chapters/13418
It’s going to be a heroic and delicious day. See you there!
To kick off Teacher Appreciation Week, we invite all ARPS families to stop by the school anytime this Saturday, 5/2, or Sunday, 5/3, to write uplifting messages to our teachers and staff in chalk on the sidewalks. Chalk the Walk is a sweet tradition our teachers look forward to each year. They'll love to see the sidewalks filled with colorful drawings and kind notes!
